Clean environments enrich productivity: Dirty Dozen Cleaning
We all know that a clean and tidy environment is essential to human well-being. Grime and clutter impede progress, while ordered surroundings not only please the eye, but help us to think and function so much better. Dirty Dozen Cleaning Services is a locally owned and operated business. Its reputation as being a leading cleaning […]
Dream team, result: Ingrid Geldof
They make a dream team, Ingrid Geldof Design (IGD) and the joiners at Advanced Joinery. Their recent collaboration on a Beachville Road kitchen has won the 2020 Canterbury Chapter Kitchen of the Year from the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA). This kitchen also won a Distinction Award in its price category from NKBA […]
An eye for Detail: Detail by Davinia Sutton
Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton was informed she had been recognised in the prestigious Trends International Designer Awards (TIDA) during lockdown. The awards were judged online, and Davinia was up against competition from Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, North America and Australia. Davinia’s runner-up kitchen (left) was designed for a new build family home. […]
Gleniti oasis: Chilton + Mayne Architecture
This elegant sanctuary at Gleniti strikes the perfect balance of personal and social space. Designed by Chilton + Mayne Architecture, the brief called for a modern, contemporary family home which maximises space, sunlight and views, and which works in harmony with the site. Director Garry Mayne and his team ensured large windows and […]
Trend to know: Japandi
We’re not going to lie, 2020, we won’t miss you. In fact, we’re already looking ahead to your replacement. But it’s not all bad news; we are going to use you for inspiration for a bit of lounging around in 2021. That’s right, if you would rather put 2020 behind you, we’re with […]
Getting down to business: NAI Harcourts
For many, 2020 has proven to be a gamechanger, with lockdown providing the opportunity for a lifestyle reassessment. “We’re finding a lot of people are looking for employment alternatives,” NAI Harcourts Grenadier Business Sales Manager Athol McCully says. “They may have gone through lockdown and reassessed, they’ve lost their job and they’re looking to […]
A sound summer slumber
We all know there’s nothing like a good night’s sleep to make us feel that much better to face the new day ahead, but as our weather starts to warm, we need to cool down our beds, both layer wise and appearance wise. A winterweight duvet in the shade of hot chilli does not […]
The re-upholstery renaissance: McDonald Hartshorne
If nothing else, Covid-19 has had us focus on tackling those backburner projects. Many have spruced their homes with a new paint job, and while that goes a long way to aesthetic enhancement, shabby furniture can let the whole project down. Artisan re-upholsterer McDonald and Hartshorne shares some wisdom on remedying that situation: […]
Timber triumph: Loburn Sawmill Ltd
Timber; its versatility is unsurpassed and it is tasked with everything from keeping us warm in winter to forming the very framework from which we build our homes. But our love of timber is based on so much more than its aesthetic value. Of course it looks good, but it’s also strong, long-lasting, durable […]
Rocking the stone look: Deccan Stone
We’ve long been a fan of natural stone, after all, rocking this look gives you looks and longevity! Whether you’ve got a summer barbecue project in mind, a driveway to pave or a commercial kerbing job to undertake, there’s a stone profile to suit. Metropol caught up with Deccan Stone Director Paul Rice about […]
